Hubbardston, MA · Worcester County
Business Certificate
The Business Certificate records a Hubbardston business’s identifying and contact details for filing by its owner with the Town Clerk, as a new certificate or renewal.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
This certificate declares that a business is based in Hubbardston, in conformity with the provisions of Chapter 110, Section 5 of the Massachusetts General Laws cited on the form. It warns that the certificate does not establish compliance with zoning bylaws or Board of Health regulations, and directs applicants to contact the Building Inspector and Health Agent. The certificate lasts four years and must be renewed every four years while the business operates.
Who needs it
A Hubbardston business owner establishing or operating a business based in town must file this certificate with the Town Clerk and renew it every four years.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Download the Hubbardston Business Certificate from the Town’s document page.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Complete the business, address, phone, owner, email, website, and social media fields that apply.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary if you plan to use notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video, prove your identity, and sign before the notary takes your oath.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed certificate to the Hubbardston Town Clerk; the form lists a $40 filing fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hubbardston. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the Hubbardston Business Certificate?
- Enter the business and owner details, then sign in front of a notary or Town Clerk. The form requires the owner to swear that the statement is true.
- Do I need to sign this certificate before a notary?
- The form says the owner must sign in the presence of a notary or Town Clerk. Its jurat records the owner’s appearance, identity verification, and oath.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. You may book a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- When must I renew the business certificate?
- The form says the certificate is effective for four years from its issue date and must be renewed every four years while the business continues. The owner is responsible for renewal before expiration.
Business Certificate in other Worcester County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.